Zebra Shovelnose (Brachyplatystoma tigrinum)

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Zebra Shovelnose

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Zebra Shovelnose

Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

946 Litres (250 US G.)

Size

48.3-61cm (19-24 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.8 - 7.6

Temp.

23.9-27.8°C (75 -82 °F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-18 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Pimelodidae




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Additional names

Zebra Shovelnose, Tigerstriped Catfish

Additional scientific names

Merodontotus tigrinus
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